Quote of the day:
There are two ways of spreading light: to be The candle or the mirror that reflects it.
-Edith Wharton
image credit: Mike Burley/Telegraph Herald via AP
A local barber, Courtney Holmes, in Ohio, U.S gives free haircuts to kids who read to him, as part of a community event, the 2nd annual Back to School Bash -an event to help families prepare for the upcoming school year.
image: McDonald's Philippines
A 9-year-old Filipino boy, Daniel Cabrera, from Mandaue City who made the news recently for doing his homework on the sidewalk outside a McDonald's restaurant has received a scholarship. He has been given a basic scholarship by McDonald's Philippines , with Kenneth Yang the the CEO saying "It is with an open heart that we grant him a scholarship to help him achieve his goals."
image: ArchDaily
A weekend house by architects Markéta Cajthamlová as seen on Arch Daily. Located in Buš, Czech Republic, the main theme of the house which is situated on the edge of a little village, was to connect with the surrounding nature.
Peace.Love.Light*
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We are "both", good Sir... "igniting" ideas in others ... and pointing out the ideas of others to those who have not heard them...
ReplyDeleteHave a great day good Sir... Our health ( and the Summer) were good enough for us to take a Walk today... so we Are "trying"... Stacey /"Dr. Theda"...
I love all three. I really love that house.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and weekend. ☺
What a terrific idea to encourage children to read. While the house is an interesting design, I do hear archispeak when I read 'connect with surrounding nature'.
ReplyDeleteThe first story, I saw, and shared with some friends yesterday morning. It made me smile, and now your posting made me smile again.
ReplyDeleteLiked all 3 inspiring stories!
ReplyDeleteHave a Beautiful Weekend!!
Peace :)
Great ones. The kiddos sure deserve it all.
ReplyDeleteLoved all 3 stories!
ReplyDeleteI loved the idea of having a free hair cut. I want work in this place. XOXOXO
Great stories! I had heard the first one - such a fantastic idea.
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Lauren
One of my favorite sayings.
ReplyDeleteLove all the stories... Expecially the barber's
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Thank You, Bloggoratti for lifting us up
ReplyDeleteuplifting news, especially the first 2.
ReplyDeletevery inspiring especially the first 2
ReplyDeleteThere is still so much goodness in the world. Lovely stories!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend Blogoratti!
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Love the idea of reading to my hairdresser while she's giving me a haircut - only it wouldn't work for me, because I can't read without my specs on, and I can't keep my specs on while my hair is being cut... :-)
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I love the 'reading' barber. I think anything that encourages kids to read is so important.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see positive stories like these (especially the barber) as there is too much negativity in the world.
ReplyDeletevery inspiring.
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ReplyDeleteGreat inspiring post :)
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I love that house..... I dream of it already!!!! :)
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Such wonderful stories, I love the barber, I think reading is so important and it's great that he does that. Happy weekend :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting stories that does the heart good to read.
ReplyDeleteThey all great stories love the what Mcdonsld did for the little boy. The quote very inspiring.
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ReplyDeletelove it, Jackie has right, the quote is very inspiring <3
beautiful post my dear
have an inspiring weekend :)
All three inspiration news made me smile, first two especially :) I'm glad to hear some kids are taken a good care of :) xx Maja
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Great! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGood things do happen.
ReplyDeleteSo inspiring!
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Thank you for inspiring sharing. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteExcellent weekend house!
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I love that McDonald's gave that little boy a scholarship! So good to see companies like that give back!
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All three are inspiring...but, God bless Courtney Holmes! Children reading to him for a free hair cut is absolutely an inspiration. My children still love to read because they were brought up in a house full of books. I read to all four of them at bedtime. They are now ages 42 to 52 and still reading. My grandchildren were raised to read also and they all love it!
ReplyDeleteBTW...I finished the second book in the trilogy by Nora Roberts and I am half way through the third and final book "Blood Magic"...it has been a wonderful read :)
Have a beautiful weekend~
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Finished the third book in the trilogy by Nora Roberts...now I wish there was a fourth :) I truly enjoyed all three books and felt as if I was there beside all of the great white witches...three by three by three.
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Jan
I read about that barber somewhere else too - such a great idea :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea of that barber... Bless him.
ReplyDeleteWell how about that? Doing his hw on the sidewalk, poor kid. I'm glad someone noticed :)
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the morning newspaper today, it is especially enjoyable to read your blog post. There are so many good and uplifting things in the world. Thanks for sharing a couple of them.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Inspiration X 3!
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I love reading about things like this, it gives me hope for humanity still and it warms the heart! Thanks for sharing these!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post. I love how your pick uplifting things...and that is the coolest video...I watched and loved every minute of it.
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DeleteReading for haircuts is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteOur little ones should imbibe the reading culture.
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All three are great ideas, but I especially like the barber's idea at the top. :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I especially like the barber's one!
ReplyDeleteGreat things to inspire, thanks for sharing, and best wishes!
ReplyDeleteThat quote is amazing, and I want to live in that home! Love that you can find such good things that are happening around the world for others and sharing them. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteHow adorable is that kid reading to the barber? Would be a good day at work. :) I also love that Daniel got a scholarship from Micky-Ds. Nice. :D Good stories.
ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of a free haircut for kids that will read to the barber. What a great way to promote reading skills.
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Such inspiring stories, all of them! It's nice to see people and companies contributing to a good cause in the way they can. The first story was particularly touching.
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Read to him for haircuts? Now that just melts my heart. What an act. Have a great weekend and thanks for yet another inspiring post.
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I love the free haircut for reading idea! Just brilliant.
ReplyDeleteReally love the first story.
ReplyDeleteWonderful stories. Nice of you to share. Happy weekend.
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I love the story about the barber, wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a good way to promote the reading culture in children. Kudos to him
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That's such a good way to promote the reading culture in children. Kudos to him
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Courtney Holmes has a brilliant idea! GREAT!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cool. I had heard about the barber, but not the little boy. I want to thank you for your many comments at my blog. They are appreciated, even though i don't have the energy to return comments the way i would like to. Thank you for sticking with me and for being interested in my poetry. Best of luck to you!
ReplyDeleteThe story of the barber makes my heart strings zing. He is a
ReplyDeletevery special man.
luv the idea of the kids reading to the barber and gett free hair cuts; thats what i call "a win win situation"
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Such a charming weekend house...but so small!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the one, about the barber... Great in so many ways!!! -happy smile-
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All good things! That's an interesting house
ReplyDeleteCool barber!
ReplyDeleteAh, so you're the mirror reflecting the candle with this post! :)
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Aww this post was so cute!
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Indeed, those are inspiring. So nice that goodness still prevails.
ReplyDeleteI like the quote. Interesting three things.
ReplyDeleteInspiring, expecially the barber. That’s really an encouraging one.
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I had seen the bit on the barber but, personally, I love the one about the kid getting the scholarship. We need stuff like that more often!
ReplyDeleteThe first one is quite inspiring...the barber is a true gentleman!
ReplyDeletehow cool is that with the barber - what a wonderful idea
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inspiring indeed
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That's wonderful about the free haircuts and scholarship. :) I would love a weekend house like that, especially to get away from noisy neighbors and write in peace.
ReplyDeleteInspiring for sure!
ReplyDeleteinteresting quote.
ReplyDeleteThe second story just melted my heart...joe nice to know that they value the education of a child
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That's a nice though from Mcdo Philippines.
ReplyDeleteI hope there are more companies like them
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Lovely hat the little boy got a scholarship! Valerie
ReplyDeleteLovely hat the little boy got a scholarship! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI like the weekend house architekture, very tasteful!
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love the barber!!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, especially the free haircuts!
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Nice quote!
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that hairdresser!!!
i love trhe barber story
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